SYNOPSIS

This two-hour session will provide an in-depth exploration of air systems in processing facilities, focusing on the design, operation, and optimization of air handling systems to meet industry needs. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how effective air systems contribute to the efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance of processing operations, as well as the principles behind their design and implementation.

Key Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Air Systems in Processing Facilities:
• Types of Air Systems:
• Design and Engineering Considerations:
• Automation and Control of Air Systems:
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance Best Practices:
• Safety Considerations and Environmental Impact:
• Future Trends in Air System Technology:


Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the critical components of air systems and how they are integrated into processing
facilities.
• Gain knowledge of best practices for designing, operating, and maintaining efficient air systems.
• Learn about the latest advancements and trends in air system technologies, including
sustainability efforts.
• Be equipped with troubleshooting and maintenance strategies to ensure the continued optimal
performance of air systems.


Target Audience:

• Engineers and technical professionals involved in facility design and maintenance.
• Operations managers and facility supervisors overseeing industrial air systems.
• Environmental and safety compliance officers.
• Anyone seeking to understand the importance of air systems in processing environments.

Conclusion: This session will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize air systems for improved operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability in processing facilities.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Anwar Ahmad is a registered Professional Engineer Practicing Certificate (PEPC) with Board of Engineer (BEM), Chartered Engineer from Engineering Council, UK, Corporate Member with Institute of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), and Corporate Member with Institute of Chemical Engineers, UK (IChemE) UK with more than twenty (20) years experiences in process engineering for processing facilities. He is the current chairman of Chemical Engineering Technical Division, CETD.

Responsible to carry out detailed process engineering tasks such as development of PFDs, UFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balance (process simulation), equipment sizing for both process and utility systems, relief and blowdown analysis, and hydraulic calculations. Also involved in various safety review such as Process Safeguarding Diagram, HAZOP, and SIL workshop. Experienced in process simulations (Hysys, PetroSim, and VMGSim/iCON), heat exchanger rating software (HTRI), flare network backpressure software (FlareNet/Aspen Flare System Analyzer), and flare radiation study software (FlareSim). Familiar and experienced in using oil and gas industry standards (API, ASTM, etc.) and company standards such as Petronas’ PTS, Shell’s DEP and Iranian Petroleum Standard, etc.

In addition to the greenfield design works, he has extensive experience in modification and revamp jobs where the executions are reviewed not only from design perspective but as well as enhanced operation approaches. Mainly the revamp jobs are executed from operability, constructability, maintainability, and reliability. This is crucial because of the safety requirement to operate facilities with identified risks and all the safeguarding devices are still meeting new operating conditions or to revise all the parameters to meet the safety requirements. Hence, the works are executed to ensure all the safety related documents are captured such as Safeguarding Memorandum, Relief and Blowdown (PSVs and BDVs), Safe Chart (for new installed equipment), Piping and Instrumentation Diagram, Cause and Effect Matrix, etc. This is also executed based on site visit findings to ensure the latest as-built information are recorded and considered when performing the debottlenecking or revamp study.